Paul Bockelman

☀🌿 Rounding out our sustainable summer series is climate action rockstar Donald Allison! Donald is a local attorney and member of the Energy & Climate Action Committee. After already achieving many sustainable initiatives, he is now focused on eliminating plastics from his home

We're excited to announce the launch of 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝗺𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁: 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆! Learn more and apply at amherstma.gov/3866/Civic-Aca… 📅 Dates: October 1 - November 19 🕗 Time: Wednesdays from 6 to 8 pm ➡️ Apply by Sunday, September 21

🎉🎉 Congratulations to our Amherst Youth Heroes! The Human Rights Commission recently hosted their annual Youth Hero Awards and Race Amity Day. Amherst Youth who had been nominated by their communities received awards celebrating their kindness, courage, and community service.

🔶 Construction Notice 🔶 Starting on Monday, June 23, the Department of Public Works Highway Crews will be milling and patching on Main Street. Portions of the road may be closed at times; please use detours as needed. This work is weather dependent and may take up to 2 weeks.

For @WAMCNews: Residents in Amherst, Mass., marked a major milestone as work continues on a new, net-zero energy elementary school designed to serve almost 600 students.

Thank you to all the partners involved in this initiative to increase affordable housing in Amherst! We are providing $1.475 million in Community Preservation Act and Affordable Housing Trust Fund financing for these 30 new Amherst Community Homes by @valleycdc_mass

🌎✨The Town of Amherst is one of the first municipalities to be certified as a Climate Leader Community by the @MassDOER. With this, Amherst is eligible for over $1 million in grant funding to advance our goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. Learn more: amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts.as…

🌳☕ Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Cuppa' Joe with Paul featuring our dedicated Tree Warden Alan Snow! It was wonderful hearing about all Alan and his crews do to keep Amherst safe and beautiful. 📍Hosted at West Street Coffee & Tea

📢 New Townwide 25 MPH Speed Limit: The adjusted speed limit is intended to make Amherst streets safer for all. The reduced speed limit does not apply to streets with existing posted speed limits. Enforcement will begin in January 2025. @AmherstMApolice amherstma.gov/3826/Speed-Lim…

❄️We're thrilled to announce the Amherst Winter Farmers' Market, a new partnership with the Amherst Farmers' Market! The market will run 10 am to 2 pm in the Bangs Community Center every Saturday in Dec and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of Jan, Feb, and March. amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts.as…

Join the us and Central Hampshire Veterans' Services to celebrate Veterans Day at our Annual Salute to Veterans Breakfast on Monday, November 11 at 9:00 am. Free for all Veterans. $15 donation for accompanying guests. Advance Tickets Only. Learn more: amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts.as…

🌟 THANK YOU! 🌟 A huge shoutout to our dedicated election workers! Your hard work and commitment make our democracy possible. Thank you for ensuring every voice is heard! 🗳️❤️

We encourage residents to practice water conservation including: minimize overall water use, take shorter showers, and run dishwashers and washing machines only on a full load. We discourage washing of hard surfaces (driveways, sidewalks, patios, siding), vehicles, and boats.

☕️🙂 Grateful for a morning of engaging conversation and community connection at @WorksBakeryCafe! Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for Cuppa’ Joe with Paul featuring our Finance Director Melissa Zawadzki.

We want to remind everyone that a complete ban on all outside fires, including cooking, remains in effect for Amherst and most other communities around us.  The fire danger is currently extremely high due to the weather conditions, and the growing drought.

🚫 Don't let FOG (Fats, Oils, Grease) clog our drains! These photos show Chris and James from our Waste Water Treatment Team vacuuming and flushing a sewer siphon notorious for causing backups and sewer overflows due to the grease from local restaurants and residences.

Honoring those who served with gratitude and respect. 🇺🇸✨ Our Annual Salute to Veterans Breakfast and Ceremony was a heartfelt reminder of the sacrifices made for our freedom and an opportunity to build connections within our community. Thank you to all our veterans. ❤️

🎁 Help spread holiday cheer to older adults in our community with Claus for a Cause! Donate self care items, volunteer to package or deliver donations, and nominate friends, neighbors, or loved ones aged 55 and older to receive a gift bag. Learn more at amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts.as…

Statement reaffirming the Town of Amherst as a sanctuary community from Town Manager @Amherst_Paul, Chief of @AmherstMApolice Gabriel Ting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. E. Xiomara Herman, and Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Pamela Nolan Young. amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts.as…

We recently had the pleasure of hosting visitors from our sister city: Kanegasaki, Japan! 🇯🇵 A delegation of students and staff joined us for a few days, staying with host families and exploring all things Amherst. Thank you to all who made this visit a success!